Gary M Hunninghake, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.887719 average rating from 57 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Gary M. Hunninghake is the director of the Sarcoidosis and Granulomatous Lung Disease Service and a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is also an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.
He received his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine (now the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine). He then completed a residency in internal medicine and a chief residency at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals (now the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center) followed by a fellowship in pulmonary disease at BWH. He is board certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease.
Dr. Hunninghake’s clinical interests include interstitial lung disease, connective tissue disease, pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis. As a member of the BWH Respiratory Genetics Center and the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) clinic, his research applies new technologies of genome-wide association, integrative genomics, epigenetics, and pharmacogenetics to ILD. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and has received funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2007
- Residency: Medical College of Virginia, Chief Residency- Internal Medicine, 2003
- Residency: Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Internal Medicine, 2002
- Medical Education: The University of Iowa, College of Medicine, 1999
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.887719 average rating from 57 reviews
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I am extremely grateful for the extra care given me by Dr. Hunninghake during my time there [redacted]. He recognized an unforeseen medical emergency and took immediate action resulting in a successful intervention involving the ER and Cardiac Care. I will be forever grateful for his expert care and compassion!
2026-09-28
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The health findings, while not what I had hoped for, were fast and mostly easy. Both the doctor and the PFT tech were running ahead of schedule. As a result, I was in and out in just under an hour. Much appreciated.
2026-09-27
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Dr Hunninghake is very thorough and takes the time to explain everything. I am grateful to have him for my docyor.
2026-09-06
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Dr. Hunninghake is a truly compassionate, professional and highly proficient practitioner. I feel extremely confident with his expertise. His interaction is wonderful
2026-08-16
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Very caring -
2026-07-30
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A wonderful physician. He came in very well prepared, was calm, listened well, answered all questions in great detail, explained things very well, and provided very good guidance and recommendations. One of the very best physician experiences ever. As a physician myself, he would be a role model for me. Thanks Matt!
2026-07-20
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Dr HUNNINGHAKE is excellent in all respects. He was prepared, listened intently, and answered all our questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. Some experts in their field lack personality and communication skills. Not so with Dr H ! We felt very lucky and pleased to be seen by him.
2026-07-01
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Dr. Hunninghake is a very fine doctor. My husband, [redacted], has been going to this doctor for many years now, and we are very happy with the care provided. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you.
2026-06-03
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Yes, Dr. Hunninghake and the staff that looked at me was very kind, very polite, and very proper, and listened to whatever I had said. I would appreciate him being, you know, acknowledged all the time. Thank you very much.
2026-06-03
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Outstanding
2026-06-02
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I found him to be extremely knowledgeable, empathetic, a great listener, very knowledgeable, and very trustworthy. So a difficult arena to work in, and I think he does a tremendous job and inspires trust.
2026-05-20
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Dr. Hunninghake is extremely kind, knowledgeable and compassionate. I feel lucky to have him on my team.
2026-05-05
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I'm so fortunate to be under the care of Dr. Hunninghake. He is thorough, patient, explains everything and his expertise is beyond compare. Sincerely, [redacted]
2026-05-03
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helpful and compassionate
2026-04-19
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He follows through on his recommendations. He has an assistant who also was very knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. In regards to MGB in general, everyone we encountered in the hallways was friendly and helpful.
2026-04-01
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Dr. HUNNINGHAKE is very knowledgeable and caring doctor
2026-03-14
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Very impressed with this provider as I always am.
2026-03-04
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Seemed to care about my health.
2026-03-04
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Every visit I have had with Dr. Hunninghake has been excellent in every respect. Knowledgable, kind, respectful.
2026-03-01
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Dr Hunninghake is always prepared for our meetings. He reviews my chart beforehand and listens to what I have to say and responds to my questions in a way I can understand. I come away feeling he was very interested in how I am feeling and how I am doing.
2026-02-15
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Dr. Hunning-Hake is a great listener, and exhibits real care.
2026-02-15
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Dr. Hunninghake is great.
2026-02-04
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I was pleasantly surprised. This is my first visit. It was basically a consol and I was very surprised. He knew so much about my medical history. I have a very complicated medical history with autoimmune diseases and stuff and he was very well knowledgeable in my medications. He made me feel very much at ease and also he listened to what I had to say and I felt comfortable and I know in my first meeting with him, I felt heard and I felt that I can trust his decisions and his input in my overall medical care. I was very, very happy with my appointment with him.
2025-12-16
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I was very happy that the doctor knew my medical history and he spoke clearly and directly to me
2025-12-15
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He is kind, professional and understanding of my concerns
2025-12-15
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Does a great job and makes you feel comfortable
2025-12-14
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Thankful to have Dr Hunninghake as my pulmonary doctor. Been with him now for just about 10 years. Attentive, kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. I feel I'm in the best of hands in managing my sarcoid.
2025-12-06
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Dr Hunninghake and Dr [redacted] were very decisive about my health..actually gave me answers to my problems and concerns..they're doing more tests and I am certain they will sort out my MCTD.. I am very grateful for their concern. Thank you
2025-11-30
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The best
2025-11-16
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Relatable and caring and professional.
2025-11-16
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All of my doctors and providers at the Brigham are absolutely exceptional. They are caring, knowledgeable, understanding and I have never been treated better. They are outstanding and I feel like I am in great hands with all of my providers that make up my team!
2025-11-16
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